Originally named ‘Mandjoogoordap’ by the Bindjareb people of the Noongar nation which translates to “Meeting place of the heart”, Mandurah is less than an hour from Perth by car or train, Mandurah is Western Australia’s largest regional city. Set against a backdrop of beautiful beaches, Mandurah is a perfect destination for a day trip, romantic weekend getaway or family holiday. Known as the modern-day Venice, Mandurah’s most exquisite activities and attractions happen from the water.

What to do: 

• Pirate Ship Cruises - Embrace a pirate lifestyle whilst you sail through the beautiful island waterways. As we come towards the end of 2021, Mandurah's pirate ship is now offering a 1-hour Christmas Cruise through the Mandurah canals with views of multiple houses covered in thousands of lights.
• Sea West Cruises - Spot our beautiful wild Bottlenose Dolphins whilst venturing on the Dolphin and scenic marine cruise, get together with some of your friends and hire one of our Eco BBQ boats, on top of these activities, see our Sea West cruises page for the full range of incredible activities and experiences that they offer. 
• Fun Train - Jump aboard the Big Toot! (Spirit on Mandurah) and stop at 10 different tourist attractions between Dolphin Quay all the way into the heart of Mandurah. See the alternative option if you are short on time and jump on the Mini Toot! which focuses on Mandurah foreshore. 
• Kaleidoscope Tours - Enjoy Mandurah from the sky and have a look at a range of scenic flights. Alternatively, enjoy the beautiful winery and brewery tours. 

Once you have explored all that the urban hub of Mandurah has to offer, head into the peel region. Here you will take a step into nature, whether it be hiking, canoeing, biking riding, or just taking a moment to enjoy your surroundings. The town of Dwellingup is a great place to start. With the Bibbulmun Track and Munda Biddi Trail going right through town, spending a day or even a few hours on the trails is easy. You will also find some great dams and waterways in the area, along with some great nature style camping for you to enjoy, all within a few hours of Perth.

 Browse our range of Mandurah accommodation here along with a great range of tours.